Passive solar technology

[Ludi]

I'm currently reading "Solviva" by Anna Edey, which describes how to reduce energy use in the home and business by 80% using passive solar technologies. These technologies can be built on new structures or retrofitted on existing structures. I encourage anyone interested in energy technology and sustainable living to take a look at this book.

Here's her website: http://www.solviva.com/

This page describes her low-energy wastewater treatment: http://www.solviva.com/wastewater_management.htm

[Ludi]

Comparison of two cities, one like we have now, another as we could have it if we wanted to enough...


http://www.solviva.com/Greyburg_Greendale.htm


Which would you rather have? What would you do to have it?

[karenM]

Really interesting. The author sounds like an amazing person! Are you using any of her plans around your home yet, Ludi?

[Ludi]

I just got her book, but I'm planning to install the flushable composting toilet system for our upstairs toilet. We're also starting to build a double veranda on the south side of our house which will be a greenhouse in the winter, but I'm thinking of lobbying for one level or the other to be a year-round greenhouse. There are so many great ideas in her book, I want to do as many as possible, but I'm so overwhelmed with projects as it is, and darn it, I still have to take time out to make a living!

Which reminds me, I better get back to work!